federally qualified health center site
SHERO Housing Plus 2 — Brooklyn, New York
About SHERO Housing Plus 2
SHERO Housing Plus 2 is a federally qualified health center site in Brooklyn, Kings County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 12 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kings County.
Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. runs 11 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at SHERO Housing Plus 2
Part B pays for the visit at SHERO Housing Plus 2 under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for Housing Works Health Services III, Inc.; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at SHERO Housing Plus 2
SHERO Housing Plus 2 is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
SHERO Housing Plus 2 is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
SHERO Housing Plus 2 is at 297 Essex St, Brooklyn, NY, 11208-2059, Kings County.
Brooklyn measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 12 operating hours a week here.
Call 934-386-0595 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near SHERO Housing Plus 2
The nearest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. site is East New York Community Health Center in Brooklyn, 0.4 miles away.
SHERO Providence House 2 in Brooklyn is the next one out, 2.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Care Found Here: Liberty Avenue Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kings County carries 161 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East New York Community Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.4 mi |
| SHERO Providence House 2 | Same network · Brooklyn | 2.8 mi |
| Kingsboro Men's MICA Shelter | Same network · Brooklyn | 3.2 mi |
| SHERO Providence House 1 | Same network · Brooklyn | 3.7 mi |
| Downtown Brooklyn Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 5.6 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Same network · New York | 5.9 mi |
| Care Found Here: Liberty Avenue Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.5 mi |
| BMS@Ashford | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Williams Avenue | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1 mi |
| Care Found Here: Junius St | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.2 mi |
| BMS Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.4 mi |
| Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.7 mi |
| Brownsville CHC | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.8 mi |
| BMS @ Bristol | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.8 mi |
| JHS 291 - Roland Hayes Campus | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 2.1 mi |
| Betances Health Center at Bushwick | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SHERO Housing Plus 2
Does SHERO Housing Plus 2 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SHERO Housing Plus 2, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 934-386-0595 to confirm.
What kind of site is SHERO Housing Plus 2?
HRSA records SHERO Housing Plus 2 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SHERO Housing Plus 2?
HRSA reports 12 operating hours a week at SHERO Housing Plus 2. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 934-386-0595 for open days.
Where is SHERO Housing Plus 2?
SHERO Housing Plus 2 is at 297 Essex St, Brooklyn, NY, 11208-2059, Kings County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Kings County holds 161 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SHERO Housing Plus 2?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SHERO Housing Plus 2 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 934-386-0595 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. locations near SHERO Housing Plus 2?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. sites to SHERO Housing Plus 2 and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in New York?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.